Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate
Company: University of Southern California
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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AssociateApply Sol Price School of Public Policy Los Angeles,
California
In order for your application to be considered, you must attach a
cover letter and CV to your employment application.
The--METRANS--Transportation Center is seeking candidates for a 12
month, full-time postdoctoral research position. The position
includes conducting research on transportation systems and
performance with multi-disciplinary teams. This position focuses on
urban transportation planning. Examples of projects include
development of transportation planning and management applications
using real-time transportation system data; online shopping and
travel behavior; innovative strategies for understanding freight
activity in metropolitan areas; and reducing emissions from freight
vehicles . The position may also include teaching one course in
transportation planning or analytical methods. Candidates should
possess the following qualifications: 1) PhD in transportation
planning, transportation engineering or a closely related field
completed within the past two years; 2) experience in constructing,
processing, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets; 3) experience
with database management (e.g. Oracle) and--SQL or
Python--programming; 4) expertise in ArcGIS, including mapping as
well as geostatistical and network analysis; 5) expertise in
econometrics and statistical analysis; 6) working knowledge of
software such as Stata, R, or SAS. In addition, the preferred
candidates would have prior experience of working in
multidisciplinary (e.g. social scientists, engineers, and computer
scientists) projects involving big data management and application.
The preferred candidates would also be willing to manage
grant-funded projects, write new grant proposals, and provide
technical assistance to various regional government planning
agencies. Familiarity with multiple computer programming languages
is a plus. This is a 12 month, fixed-term position with the
possibility of a second year conditional upon performance and
funding availability. About the--METRANS--Transportation Center:
The METRANS Transportation Center was established in 1998 through
the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) as the
first University Transportation Center in Southern California.
METRANS is a joint partnership of the University of Southern
California (USC) and California State University Long Beach
(CSULB). METRANS is housed at the Sol Price School of Public
Policy, USC. At USC METRANS researchers span urban planning, public
policy, and all fields of engineering. The mission of
the--METRANS--Transportation Center is to solve transportation
problems of large metropolitan regions through interdisciplinary
research, education and outreach. METRANS has three primary
objectives: 1) Foster independent, high quality research to solve
the nation's transportation problems; 2) Train the next generation
transportation workforce; and 3) Disseminate information, best
practices, and technology to the professional community. We
accomplish these objectives through a comprehensive and
collaborative program of research, education, information
dissemination and technology transfer organized around three
topical focus areas: --Integrated management of freight and
passenger systems --Sustainable and efficient urban freight
transportation --Mobility of urban populations About the Sol Price
School of Public Policy: The mission of the Price School is to
improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here
and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research
that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues
facing society. Over the past 85 years, the USC Sol Price School of
Public Policy has earned the public trust by creating path-breaking
research and scholarship. We believe it is our ethical
responsibility to continue serving our global community at the
highest level of excellence. Sustainability, healthcare,
immigration, infrastructure, urban development, social policy,
affordable housing, and governance - these are just a few of the
modern challenges that require leaders who look beyond their area
of expertise to find the most effective solutions. Solving societal
issues of such complexity requires not only great minds but also
great action. USC Price fosters collaboration and partnerships to
better understand problems through varied perspectives. We use the
vast influence of California and greater Los Angeles as a resource
for setting new paradigms. And we translate research into
communities by working directly with the public, private and
nonprofit sectors. Benefits: The University of Southern
California's postdoctoral scholar benefits package is designed to
closely match the benefits offered to faculty and staff and
includes health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and
dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans,
credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social
events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is
located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private
employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of--USC, you
will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of
the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students
and staff that make the university what it is. An Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: USC--is an equal opportunity
affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity in its
workplace.
This is a Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate
appointment.
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